We are glad that the media is focusing on the issue of straw usage that Americans so deeply care about.
Tim Burchett
The Public Record
Tim Floyd Burchett is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who has served as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. Born on July 25, 1963, Burchett has been active in Tennessee politics for several years, previously serving as the Mayor of Knox County from 2010 to 2018. He has a background in local government, which has informed his approach to federal issues.
I am going to change sides here real quick. I rise today to honor a good friend of mine, a great Tennessean, my buddy Miles Mencer, who is finally retiring after five decades of hard work in east Tennessee. I am sure he will continue to be…
I rise this evening to congratulate President Trump on a successful first 100 days in office. Under President' Trumps leadership, he has successfully closed the southern border. For the past 4 years, our country has been invaded by illegal…
I rise this afternoon to speak to America about Abrego Garcia, the alleged MS-13 member and illegal alien who the Trump administration deported back home to El Salvador. I would like to ask my Democrat colleagues this question: Where was…
Trump, like America, is tired of waiting on Congress. America wants action. If we don’t have the guts to pass laws, then yes, I support him doing that.
Today, I rise to recognize my friend, the legendary musician, American, and east Tennessean, Kenny Chesney. Today is his birthday, Mr. Speaker, and I can't think of a more fitting birthday present for Kenny than the announcement that he…
I never understand why CNN takes the side of a bunch of murderers that have come into our country illegally.
Listen — the difference between God and these judges is God knows he's not one of these judges. They're arrogant.
I like the fact that we're saving money. But I don't like the fact that we're giving it to the Pentagon, war pimps just always get the money.
There's no quid pro quo but the president assured me that he would work toward cuts and he's never lied to me.
Congress better get some guts and start backing [DOGE] up, or the next president could undo everything that's done.
There's a difference between members of the greatest generation… risking their life to serve our country, and young staffers going in with their computers.
There's a difference between civil service and checks and balances, in place of a small group and politicals who are going in.
I congratulate and recognize the incredible return of my good friend, Mr. Mike Keith, as the next ``Voice of the Vols,'' to the University of Tennessee's Vol Network. Born in Knoxville and raised in Franklin, Mike started his career as…
Yes, he is. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the TVA Salary Transparency Act. The Tennessee Valley Authority is an American public power company providing electricity to over 10 million people in Tennessee and six surrounding States. TVA…





